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An Analysis of Intergenerational Transmission of Education among Hispanic Americans

Arthur Wang

Hispanic Americans now constitute the largest minority group in the United States understanding the sources of their socioeconomic status is important for providing a more accurate appraisal of racial/ethnic inequality. It is reported on the average Hispanic Americans have the lowest educational level among racial/ethnic groups in the U.S. For example, according to the U.S. Census, 58% of Asians have a bachelor’s degree or higher, followed by nonHispanic Whites (40%) and Blacks (26%). Only 19% of Hispanics have a bachelor’s degree or higher. Additionally, among Hispanics, foreign-born Hispanics demonstrate a lower educational level than native-born Hispanics. 20% of native-born Hispanics have a college degree compared to 12% of foreign-born Hispanics in 2015.